Nicolas Chédeville

Nicolas Chédeville was a French composer and musician from the Baroque period, best known for his work as an oboist and musette (a type of French bagpipe) player. Born in 1705, Chédeville was part of a musical family and became a respected figure on the Paris music scene. He had a particular fondness for pastoral themes, often incorporating rustic sounds and instruments into his compositions. One of his most intriguing claims to fame is his involvement in the publication of Il Pastor Fido, a set of sonatas that were long attributed to Antonio Vivaldi but are now known to have been mostly composed or arranged by Chédeville himself.

His music, especially works like Les Impromptus de Fontainebleau and Deffis, Ou L'Étude Amusante, showcased his flair for charm and lightheartedness, aligning with the Rococo style that was growing in popularity in France at the time. Chédeville helped popularize the musette in chamber music and was part of a broader trend of incorporating folk elements into classical forms. Though not as widely known today as some of his contemporaries, Chédeville's work remains of interest to baroque music enthusiasts and scholars, especially for its blend of elegance and rural flavor.

Genres

Folk

Classical

Chamber Music

Baroque

French Classical

Pastoral

Latest Release

Nicolas Chédeville & Antonio Vivaldi: Il Pastor Fido. 6 Sonatas for Solo Flute Op. 13 (Recomposed by Luca Astolfoni Fossi)

Antonio Vivaldi•

Nicolas Chédeville•

Claudio Ferrarini

Album - 32 Tracks - Released May 19, 2023